Level500
adverb (接続副詞)
However
しかしながら、けれども
💡 Usage & Nuance:
前の文と反対の事実や、異なる見解を導入する際に使われる、TOEICで非常に重要な接続詞です。特にPart 6やPart 7の読解問題で文脈理解の鍵となります。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
nevertheless
nonetheless
yet
📝 Business Examples
The plan seemed good; however, it had a few drawbacks.
その計画は良さそうに見えましたが、いくつかの欠点がありました。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "However"
The new product was launched with great anticipation; _______, sales figures were lower than expected.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 期待とは裏腹に売上が低かった、という対比を示すhoweverが適切です。
English: The second clause contrasts with the first, indicating an unexpected outcome, so 'however' is correct.
English: The second clause contrasts with the first, indicating an unexpected outcome, so 'however' is correct.
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